Kevin Sumlin
Football coach, led Texas A&M
Born
August 3rd, 1964
60 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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A football player and coach specialized in offense. Played quarterback at the University of Houston, leading the team to a bowl game. Transitioned to coaching, serving as an assistant at various colleges. Became a head coach at Houston, where record-setting offenses were established. Later took the head coach position at Texas A&M, achieving notable success including a victory in the Cotton Bowl. Also held head coaching roles at Arizona and New Mexico State, continuing to develop teams in competitive conferences.
Led Texas A&M to a Cotton Bowl victory
Developed high-scoring offenses at Houston
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